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The Principles of Lust

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An unpublished writer (Alec Newman) has a torrid affair with a wild woman (Sienna Guillory), while exploring his dark side with a devious photographer (Marc Warren).

Critics Reviews

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Derek Adams Time Out This first feature from acclaimed TV director Woolcock may not entirely come off, but at least it's not playing safe. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review Nick Dawson Empire Magazine A gripping and disturbing ride, it marks out Woolcock as a major talent for the future. Rated: 4/5 Apr 1, 2006 Full Review Jamie Russell BBC.com This tale of a novelist who's drawn into a dark subculture of sex, drugs, and bare-knuckle kiddie fighting is a fascinating failure that scores points for being bold enough to go against the grain. Rated: 3/5 Mar 17, 2004 Full Review Matthew Turner ViewLondon It trots out explicit scenes of sex, drugs and violence, but ultimately has little to say. Rated: 2/5 Mar 17, 2004 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall While the sharp script examines ideas of masculinity and romance, it fumbles the ball right when it matters most. Rated: 2.5/5 Mar 17, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Peppered with scenes of debauchery in the north, remarkably similar to Get Carter, set in a mansion in both films. Northern hazards? Also, people in the north seem to be very bad at driving. Not an entirely unhappy ending, bit of a surprise, and it's better for that. A stinging truth about an element in male relationships, how many times is it the whispered suggestions of a mate that ruins your life. Frequently. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Offbeat story of finding meaning in life, but despite some powerful imagery, it's distinctly average. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member A very strange film, showing that drugs and sex ARE NO LAUGHING MATTER. Like I say odd Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member A first did not know what i was watching but it turned out to be a really good film... a bit confusing and brutal at bits but a great film altogether... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member The only reason I give it such a high review is because Julian Barratt is WONDERFUL. Otherwise, this was awful and pointless. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member One of those movies that you immediately forget about and then the memories come flooding back after a few seconds. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis An unpublished writer (Alec Newman) has a torrid affair with a wild woman (Sienna Guillory), while exploring his dark side with a devious photographer (Marc Warren).
Director
Penny Woolcock
Producer
Madonna Baptiste
Screenwriter
Penny Woolcock
Production Co
FilmFour
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital